IND vs WI: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of 1st T20I, India vs West Indies series 2026
IND vs WI 1st T20I , Approaching Milestones and Records :The three-match ODI series between Indian Cricket Team and West Indies Cricket Team was high-scoring. Both teams broke many batting records in three games. More than 2100 runs were scored in three games, which is a record in a three-match bilateral ODI series. Now, these two sides will move to the T20I series, which will begin on October 6. The first game will kick off at 7 PM IST at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Tuesday. Shreyas Iyer and co. are back after winning the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. India have won 9 consecutive T20Is and will be looking to keep their winning streak going. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested while Hardik Pandya is not fit. For West Indies, the record chase in the final ODI must have boosted them with confidence. They will now be aiming to kick off the T20I series with a win. They have a strong squad, and they can certainly challenge India in their own conditions. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the IND vs WI 1st T20Iat Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.. IND vs WI: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the IND vs WI 1st T20I at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. 74 - Abhishek Sharma has been in excellent form, and he is coming off a match-winning knock in the final of the Asian Games 2026. Abhishek is just 74 runs away from becoming the sixth fastest batter to reach 2000 T20I runs. 6 - Sanju Samson is six sixes away from becoming the sixth Indian with 100 T20I sixes. 8 - Shai Hope struck consecutive centuries in the last two ODI innings. He is in excellent form and is 8 sixes away from completing 100 T20I sixes. 5 - Kuldeep Yadav finished the ODI series with the most wickets. He is just five wickets away from reaching 100 T20I wickets for India.6 - Akeal Hosein needs six wickets to complete 100 T20I wickets. 15 - Shreyas Iyer needs 15 more runs to reach 7500 T20 runs. 13 - Tilak Varma needs 13 more runs to complete 5000 T20 runs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories 6 - Abhishek is just 6 boundaries away from reaching 1000 boundaries in T20 cricket. He will be the fastest batter to do so among the full-member squad.
School Holiday Tomorrow: On October 6, 2026, schools across India are set to remain operational barring any weather-induced interruptions. Regions such as Uttarakhand, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and Odisha will likely function as usual. However, Bihar may face localized shutdowns due to thunderstorms, requiring confirmation from local authorities. Parents are encouraged to check official communications and weather forecasts for the latest updates on school operations.
1st T20I: Akeal Hosein Banks On Data, Instinct To Counter India
Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee: With the West Indies set to embark on a five-match T20I tussle against a buoyant India side in the shortest format, the veteran spinner Akeal Hoseins motto is simple: use the data, but dont get addicted to it; trust your instinct, but dont abandon preparation; and keep on evolving before the opposition can catch up. The West Indies enter the T20I leg after India won the preceding three-match ODI series 2-1, although the visitors finished that contest on a high by claiming the final match at New Chandigarh. The focus now shifts to the shortest format, where the Caribbean side will have to contend with an India batting line-up packed with aggressive players capable of changing the game in a matter of overs, here at the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. For Hosein, the past record against India matters little once the first ball is bowled. Its just about planning well, going out there, and executing. I think the past is the past. All we can do is control our output now, go out there, and change the results, Hosein said at the pre-match press conference. The five-match nature of the series will bring its own tactical challenge. With both teams likely to face each other repeatedly, bowlers can expect batters to study their methods and look for patterns from one game to the next. For me, its just about trying to do whatever the team requires. A five-match T20 series means that if you play in every game, the opposition can plan better for you each time. So, its always about trying to stay one step ahead of the batter, being as clever as possible, and getting the job done for the team. Thats my general game plan, he said. That becomes particularly important against an Indian top order that thrives on taking the initiative from the first over. Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan are among the batters the West Indies will have to plan for, although the spinner admits his experience against the pair has been limited. Unfortunately, I only bowled a couple of balls to Abhishek and Ishan in the IPL. I havent bowled a lot to them, but as I mentioned, there is a lot of data available. Its just about having a clear mind, sticking to your plans, and trying to execute them as best as possible, he said. For a spinner, the Powerplay can be an especially unforgiving phase. With only two fielders allowed outside the circle, even a well-planned delivery can disappear quickly against a batter in full flow. Bowling in the powerplay in general is pretty scary, especially when youre a spinner. You have a short space to work with on the pitch, and you only have two guys out, he said. Its extra difficult when you have good batting surfaces and guys who score at high strike rates. With that being said, there is a lot of data available. Even though I might not have played against these guys a lot, the data helps you plan and come up with a few options. Its just about going out there, backing yourself, and trusting your process. Once you execute what you have planned, you will more than likely come out successful. Yet the growing influence of analytics has not diminished the importance of instinct. In fact, against a batting line-up that also has access to extensive data, the ability to make decisions in the moment could be just as important. Sometimes you have to let your instincts take over because, just as you are looking at data and trying to exploit a batters weaknesses, they are also looking at data to get better, he said. You have to make that judgment on the day based on how the batter is operating, the boundary sizes, the wind factor, and whether the pitch is spinning, grassy, flat, or made of red or black soil. You try to factor in all those things as quickly as possible to come up with the best plan. That adaptability will also be crucial when the West Indies arrive at the venue with information about how the surface has behaved previously. When we played the IPL here, I didnt play in that match. However, on the day, you make your plans. There is a lot of information out there; sometimes you hear that the ball spins at a venue, but when you arrive, it isnt spinning, he said. Its just about assessing conditions as quickly as possible, understanding your dos and donts for that particular day, and against specific batters. You formulate plans quickly, try to stay ahead of the batter, and stick to whats working. The spinner also stressed the importance of resisting the temptation to constantly change things simply because the opposition is strong. Dont get too greedy or experiment too much. Just stick to bowling the most difficult delivery for the batters to get away, and that should be your game plan, he said. While India will start as a formidable opponent, the West Indies are not approaching the series with any sense of intimidation. First of all, I didnt play in the ODIs; I just watched the matches, and its two different teams. However, I back my boys, he said. Even when we played them in the World Cup, we gave them a hell of a run. They know the fear we bring to T20 cricket and the brand we play. We know they are a dangerous team, but we are not going to back down. The West Indies spinner believes the contest could ultimately come down to which side handles the tactical battle better. Both teams are looking forward to the challenge. Its simply about who plans and executes best. We are going to focus only on the things we can control, rather than outside factors. If we go out and execute as well as possible, I think we will be successful, he said. The series also has a personal significance for the veteran, who is approaching his 100th T20I appearance. For now, however, he remains conscious that selection comes before the milestone. I wish I could see the next five years. First of all, Im still at 99 games; I have to get selected to play my 100th, he said. With that being said, its an achievement in itself. It shows that youre dedicated, hungry, and that your performances have been up to par. Its a great achievement and something to look back and smile on. Rather than treating the landmark as an endpoint, he sees it as another incentive to extend his international career. Who knows if I can make 100 more? Its motivation to continue pushing and see how many games I can play, he said. When you realise how many games a player has played, it shows they are doing something well and performing consistently. Thats always the challenge for metrying to perform and help my team win cricket games. There is also an individual ambition that remains firmly alive. Having previously reached the summit of the world rankings, the spinner wants to return to No. 1. Always. Ive been number one before, and the aim is always to get back there. Its a personal motivation, he said. There is also an individual ambition that remains firmly alive. Having previously reached the summit of the world rankings, the spinner wants to return to No. 1. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Advocate Murder Shocks Katihar
An advocate, Azimuddin Ansari alias Guddu Ansari, was allegedly shot dead in broad daylight in Katihar, Bihar. The incident occurred near Patel Chowk while he was en route to court. Police are investigating all angles, with family members suggesting an old dispute as the motive.
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'Form 6 modification not approved by us', say SC; seeks EC's response
New Delhi, Oct 5: The Supreme Court on Monday said that it has not approved any modifications to Form 6 being used by the Election Commission (EC) during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in various states. Form 6 is an application through which an eligible person seeks inclusion in the electoral roll. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said, Any modification to Form 6 has not been approved by us. Let's be clear. When records are produced, we would like to see who has modified it. The bench was hearing a PIL filed in wake of a recent Indian Express report, which claimed that two of the three Election Commissioners had objected to decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, including changes to Form 6 relating to the applicant's ancestry and a link to previous SIR. The bench told senior advocate Maneka Guruswamy, appearing for petitioner Shailendra Mani Tripathi, who has challenged the decisions, guidelines and software changes allegedly made by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar without the concurrence of his two colleagues, that the prayers in his PIL appear to be jumbled up. During the hearing on Tripathi's PIL, Guruswamy said there were no infirmities in the petitioner's PIL and raised concerns over changes made to Form 6, which is used by eligible citizens to apply for inclusion of their names in electoral rolls. The EC issued a press release on September 26 suggesting that the Supreme Court had upheld the Form 6 declaration in the May 2026 judgment relating to Bihar SIR. The bench issued notice on Tripathi's plea and tagged the matter with another PIL filed by Patna resident Rakesh Kumar Singh on the issue. Tripathi's plea, filed through advocate Chand Qureshi, has alleged that the CEC's actions violate the statutory requirement of collective decision-making. The plea also seeks initiation of criminal proceedings against the CEC and other officials for breach of official duty. Divested of any statutory or constitutional immunity, the Chief Election Commissioner remains directly accountable under the law -- subject to police investigation, evidence gathering, and regular trial proceedings as an ordinary accused, the plea states. Tripathi cited the provisions of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, particularly Section 18, which provides for decision-making by the EC and says that where there is a difference of opinion, the view of the majority prevails. One of the main issues the plea raises is the alteration of Form 6, which the people use to register as voters. It alleges that the requirement relating to ancestral details and link with the previous SIR was introduced through the election panel's software without the statutory amendment required under the electoral rules. According to the petition, the two election commissioners other than Kumar objected to the change and asserted that the prescribed form could not be altered without following the statutory procedure. Issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order, or direction declaring all decisions, guidelines, directives, and software modifications initiated, approved, or implemented under CEC Gyanesh Kumar without full commission concurrence or contrary to the majority opinion of the Election Commissioners as unconstitutional, ultra vires, and void ab initio, the plea says. Concerns over the handling of electoral roll revisions in Goa and West Bengal were also mentioned in the plea, which alleged that the software lacked the feature to restore 97 eligible electors in Goa despite directions for their verification. In West Bengal, the petitioner claimed that more than 16.10 lakh appeals were filed in the EC's name against voters whose names were restored by judicial officers. The other two election commissioners and the West Bengal chief electoral officer were not aware of these appeals, nor did they authorise them, the plea claims.
22 Telangana Pilgrims Injured as Bus Hits Truck in Bihar's Buxar
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Turtle doves, Cicada bugs, migratory birds arrive to announce Kashmirs golden yellow autumn
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Oct 5 (IANS) Turtle doves picking fallen grain from Paddy fields, Cicada chirping on willow trees and the cackle of migratory birds in the night sky, these are all indications that Kashmirs golden yellow season of plentyautumn has arrived. Farmers have gathered their Paddy crop and apples are being picked by the orchardists, grapes, Nadrus (Lotus stems)', Sweet Chestnuts and vegetables are aplenty in the markets. The sky is now a clear blue and the fear of cloudbursts, thunderstorms, hail etc is over. People love to bask in the early sunshine although the days are still hot. Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 31.2 degree Celsius on Sunday, marking the city's second-highest October temperature on record. This exceptional reading, driven by an unprecedented autumn heatwave, surpassed the previous October high of 31.1 degree Celsius set 18 years ago on October 2, 2008. Despite the day heat, mornings and evenings are getting cold as locals wear a layer of warm clothes in the evenings. The turtle doves have come down from the mountains to feed on fallen grain in the harvested Paddy fields. They have to gain enough weight before they brave their flight to the plains to ward off the winter cold. Cicada bugs are chirping on willow trees as their natural camouflage makes them absolutely indistinguishable from their surroundings. The cackle of migratory birds in the night sky announces the first flight of these avian visitors to the Valley. Thousands of these birds including bar-headed geese, mallards, Pochards, shovelers, Pintails, Wigeons, Sheldrake ducks, teals etc spend their winters in the water bodies of Kashmir to ward off the extreme cold of their summer homes in Russian Siberia, China, Japan, Philippines and Eastern Europe. The hardy goatherds called the Bakarwals are now moving down from the highland meadows of the Valley with their families. They are going with their flocks of sheep, goats, watch dogs and load carrying horses to their homes in warmer Poonch, Rajouri, Kathua and Reasi districts of Jammu division. The life of the Bakarwals is an enduring lesson in bearing hardships to graze their flocks in the meadows during the summer months. The Bakarwals move lock, stock and barrel to the meadows during the summer months. Women carrying infants wrapped in a loose cloth around their back, utensils, clothes, bedding etc are loaded on the horses as the long journey to the plains starts for these families. The diet of these families is a dieticians prescription for keeping oneself fit. They take milk, cheese, ghee in plenty as they lead an active, hardworking life. It is rare to see an obese Bakarwal male or female. They are lean sturdy souls although signs of some sedentary life and economic prosperity are showing in the protruding bellies of the elders left behind to tend for homes during the summer months. Hundreds of labourers belonging to Bihar, West Bengal, UP and other states working as brick layers, masons, carpenters, electricians and labourers in orchards and Paddy fields have started moving down to their homes as the bitter winter cold becomes difficult for them to bear. Days have started ending early and beginning late as markets, streets and workplaces start closing after the sunset. Vegetable markets are full of locally grown turnips, spinach, tomatoes, brinjals, potatoes, etc. Interestingly, despite the availability of these local vegetables, their rates are higher than those brought in from outside the Valley, a paradox difficult to decipher for the common Kashmiri. The leaves of the majestic Chinar trees have started turning yellow from deep green. These leaves then turn into brilliant shades of yellow, amber, gold, orange, and a striking blood-red before falling in the winter. The water in rivers, mountain streams and springs is crystal clear as far off mountain tops acquire a tinge of white due to early snowfall. For the nature loving tourists and locals, autumn is the best time to see Kashmir in all its natural glory and brilliance.
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22 Telangana pilgrims injured as bus hits truck in Bihar
Buxar: At least 22 pilgrims from Telangana were injured on the morning of Monday, October 5, when a bus carrying them to Ayodhya from Bihars Gayaji collided with a truck in Buxar, officials said. The pilgrims had come to Gayaji to perform pind daan during the Pitru Paksha fair. The accident took place around 4 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Bihar MLC polls: JD(U) faces dissent; RLM to back own candidate
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Bihar MLC polls: JD(U) confident of NDA sweep, backs Neeraj Kumar amid Anant Singh rift
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 5 (IANS) As JD(U) candidate Neeraj Kumar is set to file his nomination for the Bihar Legislative Council elections on Monday, the party expressed confidence that the NDA will win all eight seats in the upcoming biennial polls, describing the contest as a one-sided affair. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced October 23 as the date for the biennial elections to eight seats of the Bihar Legislative Council. Speaking to IANS, JD(U) Bihar president Umesh Kushwaha said the NDA would secure victory on all eight seats. The NDA will win all eight seats, and it will be a one-sided victory. No one is in contention. You know how the NDA performed in the 2025 Assembly elections. This is based on the trust of our workers, and we have placed our trust in them, Kushwaha said. JD(U) spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan also expressed confidence in Neeraj Kumar, saying he would continue the party's winning streak. He will continue the winning streak. The way he has consistently served the party and the people, he has also been vocal in the Legislative Council. He has been recognised as a popular leader since the party's inception, and this will undoubtedly benefit him in the Legislative Council election, he said. The election for eight seats in the Teacher and Graduate constituencies of the Legislative Council has generated considerable interest even before the nomination process. Differences have emerged within both the NDA and the Grand Alliance camps. Within the NDA, differences have surfaced in the JD(U) over the Patna Graduate constituency. At the same time, the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM), a key constituent of the NDA, has reportedly expressed resentment over not being allotted a seat. The contest has also gained significance amid the ongoing war of words between JD(U) MLA from Mokama, Anant Singh, and Neeraj Kumar. Neeraj recently met JD(U) national president Nitish Kumar on Saturday and sought his blessings. The meeting is being viewed as significant ahead of the MLC election. Following the meeting, Neeraj said he would file his nomination on October 5. The internal standoff between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar has intensified in recent days. Anant Singh on Sunday claimed that he would ensure Neeraj's defeat in the election at all costs, even if it resulted in his expulsion from the party. Meanwhile, Bihar Health Minister and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, urged young party workers to unite and actively campaign for Neeraj Kumar to ensure his victory. Interacting with party workers, Nishant said, Neeraj Kumar is a dedicated and experienced party colleague with an unwavering commitment to socialist ideology. He has consistently raised public grievances and issues concerning the welfare of his constituency. On the other hand, Anant Singh maintained that the dispute between him and Neeraj Kumar was a personal matter and not a party issue. He also cautioned that leaders considering intervening in the dispute could be making a mistake.
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Sharad Vivek Sagar left the US after his education and returned to Bihar despite friends questioning why he would give up a high-paying American career. Years later, his joking promise to return when the US President invited him came true when Barack Obamas White House invited him to the 2016 South by South Lawn event.
Sangram Kumar Singh, the station house officer of Maker Police Station in Bihar, was suspended for indiscipline. He was filmed brandishing a pistol while distributing flood relief materials to affected citizens. The incident was widely circulated on social media, prompting an official statement from Saran's police department. Almost 9.87 lakh people faced distress due to the floods impacting multiple districts.
Foreign Pilgrims Experience Spiritual Heritage at Bihars Gaya During Pitra Paksha Mela
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Four raids, liquor seized worth over Rs two crore in Gujarat; 5 arrested, 21 wanted
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell (SMC) seized Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) valued at more than Rs two crore in four raids conducted in Valsad, Ahmedabad Rural, Bharuch and Jamnagar districts, with 36,330 bottles and several vehicles and mobile phones among the seized items. The largest seizure was made on Sunday in Bharuch district, where the State Monitoring Cell seized around 958 boxes containing 23,460 bottles of IMFL and beer valued at Rs 1,43,84,200. The raid was conducted by Police Sub-Inspector J.S. Rajput on the Mumbai-Delhi Expressway near the outskirts of Khalpiya village under Ankleshwar Rural police station limits. Police also seized a vehicle and two mobile phones, taking the total value of the seized property to Rs 1,74,09,200. One person, Anwarsha Mohammad Hanif Belgavkar, a resident of Hubli in Karnataka, was arrested. Five others are wanted, including a person identified as Sheth, who allegedly sent the liquor consignment from Haryana, Sikandar Sheikh of Hubli, and three others, including the person who allegedly ordered the consignment and the truck owner. In Jamnagar, the State Monitoring Cell seized around 246 boxes containing 10,409 bottles of IMFL and beer valued at Rs 37,21,848. The raid was carried out by Police Inspector R.K. Karmata on an open public road in the GIDC area of Naghedi village in connection with the alleged cutting and distribution of liquor. Five vehicles, four mobile phones, cash and other items were also seized, taking the total value of the seized property to Rs 1,37,58,491. Two persons Dipak alias Atapatu Jethwani of Jamnagar and Yuvrajsinh Chudasama of Naghedi were arrested, while nine others were declared wanted. Police said around 22 liquor transportation cases have been registered against Jethwani across Jamnagar, Kutch, Morbi and Rajkot Rural districts. Three liquor-related cases have been registered against Chudasama in Jamnagar and Rajkot City, and police said he is wanted in a case registered at the DCB Police Station in Rajkot City. Among the wanted accused in the Jamnagar case are Ram alias Ramko Modhwadia, Kana Modhwadia, Irfan Kasam Kateliya, Jignesh alias Jigo Vinod Khichda, Aspak of Nuh in Haryana and Rahul Razaq of Bharatpur in Rajasthan. Police said around 49 cases have been registered against Ram alias Ramko in Jamnagar, Devbhumi Dwarka, Patan and Surendranagar districts, while five cases are registered against Kana in Jamnagar and Devbhumi Dwarka, eight against Irfan in Jamnagar and Devbhumi Dwarka, and around 15 against Jignesh in Jamnagar. Three other wanted persons include the owners of vehicles found at the spot. In Ahmedabad Rural, the cell seized around 35 boxes containing 410 bottles of IMFL and beer valued at Rs 13,36,064 during a raid at Chitrakut Society, within the limits of Kolat village in Sanand taluka. Police Inspector Y.J. Rathod led the operation. One vehicle and two mobile phones were also seized, taking the total value of the property to Rs 14,26,064. Kunj Patel of Bodakdev in Ahmedabad, was arrested. Five others are wanted, including Arvindbhai Chhaganbhai Patel of Bodakdev and a person who allegedly sent the foreign liquor consignment from Haryana through transport, along with three other accused. In Valsad, Police Inspector A.Y. Baloch conducted a raid on a public road at Chokifaliya in Kalsargam under Pardi taluka. Police seized around 60 boxes containing 2,051 bottles of IMFL and beer valued at Rs 5,90,784. Ten vehicles and two mobile phones were also seized, taking the total value of the property to Rs 19,86,284. Sanjay alias Sanjay Bhayo Singh, a resident of Udvada in Valsad district and originally from Ara district in Bihar, was arrested. Notices were issued to two persons, identified as female accused, while Bipin Patel of Daman, Kapil Bhandari of Orwad in Pardi and Kunal Patel were declared wanted. Cases were registered against all the accused under relevant sections and further investigations are underway.
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Ensuring 7th Pay Commission benefits for teachers is Jan Suraaj's guarantee: Prashant Kishor
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 4 (IANS) Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor, participating in the 'Teacher Dialogue' programme in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, said that ensuring 7th Pay Commission pay scale for all categories of teachers in Bihar, before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, is a guarantee of his party. He assured that the decades-old issue faced by 'unaided' teachers would be resolved and their status regularised while noting that the teaching community in Bihar was divided into various categories, including contractual, special and guest teachers. Reiterating Jan Suraaj's pledge to ensure the 7th Pay Commission scale for all teachers, Kishor said that state-level standards would be established regarding the deployment of teachers for non-academic duties, thereby preventing district-level officials from arbitrarily assigning such tasks to them, emphasising the need to end their 'exploitation'. Regarding the Graduates' constituency election, Kishor added that if Jan Suraaj candidate B. Mohan wins, the movement would take responsibility for securing employment for 10,000 educated, unemployed youths. He said that Shyam Nandan Yadav would champion the cause of teachers, while B. Mohan would serve as the voice of graduates. Speaking about the Janata Dal-United (JD-U), Kishor remarked that former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was the party's true strength and with him becoming politically inactive, the JD-U has no future. He alleged that the JD-U in Bihar is being controlled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and claimed that the party's merger with it, within the next three to four years, is inevitable. Sooner or later, the JD-U will be weakened to such an extent that it will either become the BJP's 'B-team' or merge into the BJP, Kishor said, adding that he could be held accountable if this prediction did not come true. Responding to the JD-U's questioning of Jan Suraaj regarding its lack of power and its promises including the 7th Pay Commission, Kishor said that although Jan Suraaj is not in power, its advocacy led to the elderly pension being raised from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100 and the Student Credit Card limit being restored to Rs 4 lakh from Rs 2 lakh.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4,(IANS) Countering the allegations made by the Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said on Sunday that Congress' latest actions were an insult to the mandate of the people of the nation. He added that the BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first non-Congress party in India's history to win with a clear majority in 2014 and that Kharge was trying to call that party 'illegal'. Recently Kharge made remarks demanding the dissolution of the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, saying that all the elections were illegal and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Ministers of all the BJP-ruled states were illegal. Mallikarjun Kharge, a leader so senior that he is even older than Rahul Gandhi's father, why does he want to own Rahul Gandhi Ji's deranged mindset? And with all due humility, I want to ask Kharge Ji that when your election took place, not one, but several Congress leaders had asked to at least provide the list of the Electoral College, that is, at least provide the list of the electoral board. But Congress did not provide it, Trivedi said. So the first question that arises is that your (Mallikarjun Kharge's) election to the post of Congress President itself is illegal. Remember the second scene when there was the nomination of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Ji or Rahul Gandhi Ji. Everyone would remember that video where other family members were sitting inside the nomination room, but Kharge Ji was not even allowed to enter because it was believed that if he entered, it would become illegal, the BJP MP added. He said that the entire Congress should apologise for their words. He noted that before 2001, Congress had already vanished from certain states of India. He said that Congress had not won in Tamil Nadu since 1967, despite the state having 39 Lok Sabha seats, nor has it won in Bengal since 1977, where it holds 42 seats. Furthermore, the party (Congress) has vanished from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar since 1990. Challenging the Opposition, Trivedi asked, Are you trying to call the BJP government -- which won with a clear majority- illegal? Mr. Kharge, I want to name those states where Congress could never make a comeback. Reportedly, Mallikarjun Kharge demanded fresh polls on Saturday, saying that since all the elections are illegal and that all the Ministers of the Cabinet, including Prime Minister Modi, were illegal, fresh polls should be conducted using ballots.
RJD MP urges Bihar CM to order probe into embankment breaches
Sudhakar Singh also demands a review of construction and maintenance expenditure, and action against erring officials and engineers
Assam STF Arrests Bihar Man Over Alleged Pakistan Espionage Links
The Assam STF has arrested a 31-year-old Bihar resident in Guwahati for allegedly sharing sensitive information related to security forces with a Pakistani intelligence operative. The arrest followed inputs from Military Intelligence, with investigators recovering a mobile phone, SIM cards and documents during the operation.
Dipankar Bhattacharya questions Bihar Assembly Speaker over BJP MLAs continued membership
The CPI(ML)L general secretary cited the case of MLA Manoj Manzil, whose membership was revoked immediately after conviction, to question why Speaker Prem Kumar has taken no decision on BJP MLA Raju Singhs conviction in a celebratory firing case
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Facts over fearmongering: BJP counters Cong over 13 crore 'deletions', shares 'explainer' on SIR
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Amid widespread controversy over the discrepancies in the Election Commission's 'flawed and partisan' Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and Opposition's clamour for action, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday issued a detailed rebuttal of charges while accusing Congress, the principal opposition party, of resorting to 'fearmongering'. BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde shared an 'explainer' video on his X account, to counter and debunk the litany of charges against the Election Commission (EC) and also reject accusations of ruling BJP's involvement in the whole episode. The 'explainer' video addresses slew of issues ranging from 13 crore voter deletions, purported changes in Form-6, alteration in ECINET format, among many others. The 13 crore names were not deleted -- they were flagged for verification in categories such as deceased, absent, transferred, or duplicate. The final action takes place after the processing of claims, objections, and appeals, BJP leader Tawde said, recently appointed as the party's Uttar Pradesh In-charge. Giving break-up of the proposed deletions in draft electoral rolls, it explains that about 2.6 crore voters were recorded dead, three crore absent at given address, 6.3 crore permanently shifted to different locations and one crore duplicate voters were registered. It also adds that the detailed information was shared with about 20 lakh booth level agents of all parties. No changes were made to alter Form-6. All three Election Commissioners were in consonance on the additional details added with the Form-6 and it had the approval of Supreme Court, it claims. The 'explainer' video also rejects claims of centralisation, saying that there was no structural change in the framework and the local EC staff, including Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) were fully equipped to handle voters' request at local level. The BJP leader accused the Congress of indulging in fearmongering, in a bid to conceal the facts and also urged people to follow the facts rather than getting swayed by Opposition's 'lies and fakery'. Saying that SIR's objective is to include every voter and not disenfranchise anyone, it informs that 2.3 crore new Gen-Z voters have been added so far since the SIR drive started last year and today, the total strength of Gen-Z voters stands at 17.3 crore. Dismissing the 'vote chori' allegations as means to befool and mislead the electorate, it says the poll panel always acted within the statutory powers and the SIR drive in all states that went to polls (Bihar and West Bengal) were duly upheld by the apex court.
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 4 (IANS) The political battle for Patna Graduates' constituency in the Bihar Legislative Council elections got a fresh twist on Sunday, with state Minister and Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar throwing his weight behind party nominee Neeraj Kumar and coming out in the open to appeal for his victory with a huge margin. The development assumes significance because Janata Dal-United (JD-U) MLA Anant Singh, also a former aide of Nitish Kumar, has openly backed Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) candidate Anuj Singh for Patna Graduates' seat, bring to fore the sharp differences within the party. Notably, Anuj has been fielded by JSP founder Prashant Kishor while Neeraj is Kumar is the official JD-U nominee. Anant Kumar, the JD-U MLA from Mokama, has already announced his full support for Anuj, defying the party line. A meeting of JD-U leaders and workers was held at the party office in Patna, ahead of the nomination filing scheduled for Monday. Workers associated with the Patna Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies were specifically invited to the meeting. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Nishant Kumar spelled out party's stance and appealed for support to Neeraj Kumar, saying that he is the NDA candidate from the seat. I appeal to all graduate and teacher voters in Patna to ensure massive victory for our NDA candidate. Neeraj ji has been associated with the party since the 'Samata' era. He is a socialist and has been a dedicated party worker. He has always remained committed to the party's ideology. I urge you to ensure that Neeraj ji wins by a huge margin, he said. He also added that voting for Neeraj Kumar would effectively mean carrying forward the work done by former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the last 20 years and the ongoing development initiatives under the leadership of current Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. He urged the party workers to put their full strength into ensuring the victory of official NDA candidates across all seats. Notably, the JD-U MLA Anant Singh has been campaigning against Neeraj Kumar and in support of Anuj Singh, the Jan Suraaj candidate for Patna Graduates' constituency seat. With Nishant coming out in support of Neeraj Kumar, it is seen as an indication of the JD-U top leadership's stance regarding party MLA Anant Singh. Prior to this, Neeraj Kumar had also met former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Bihar JD-U President Umesh Kushwaha has also termed Anant Singh's defiance as 'incorrect' and said that the party's top leadership is monitoring the entire situation.
Tejashwi Yadav accuses CEC of using 'fraudulent means' to help BJP win elections
Tejashwi Yadav has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of manipulating the electoral process to favor the BJP, sparking outrage among citizens and resulting in protests. He slammed the Bihar government's failure to effectively manage flood responses and criticized the improper allocation of funds that hindered relief efforts. Yadav underscored the urgency in tackling serious issues like rising inflation and unemployment that plague the state.
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Prashant Kishor Promises 7th Pay Commission for All Teachers Before Elections in Bihar
Prashant Kishor vows to implement the 7th pay commission for all teachers in Bihar before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Prashant Kishor Promises 7th Pay Commission for All Teachers Before Elections in Bihar
'What has changed in 17 years?': Rahul Gandhi hits out at BJP over Bihar flood crisis
Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Bihars Flood Management Amid Ongoing Crisis
Rahul Gandhi slams the BJP government over Bihars annual flood crisis, questioning their response to the disaster affecting millions. Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Bihars Flood Management Amid Ongoing Crisis
Tejashwi Yadav Accuses Election Commission of Bias in Bihar
Tejashwi Yadav criticizes the Election Commission, alleging bias towards BJP and highlighting issues like flood relief and unemployment in Bihar. Tejashwi Yadav Accuses Election Commission of Bias in Bihar
'Row over supremacy': 3 stabbed to death, 1 injured after two groups clash in Bihar
Nepal to deliberate on granting menstrual leave to women civil servants
Digital Desk | Kathmandu, Oct 4 (IANS) The Nepali government has proposed granting menstrual leave to female civil servants by amending the Civil Service Act 1992. The government has included menstrual leave as one of the leave facilities for civil servants in the Bill to Amend and Consolidate Laws Relating to the Federal Civil Service, which was registered at the Federal Parliament Secretariat later this week. If the bill becomes law, Nepal will become one of a handful of countries to provide menstrual leave to civil servants. South Korea and Japan are among the other countries that have provisions for menstrual leave, while most countries do not provide such leave for women government employees. In India, the Central Civil Services leave framework does not provide a separate entitlement to menstrual leave. In March 2026, the Supreme Court of India declined to impose a nationwide menstrual-leave policy, while allowing the government to consider the issue after consultation. Some Indian states also offer limited menstrual leave; for example, Bihar and Odisha give two days per month to government employees. According to the bill, female employees will continue to be entitled to casual leave, home leave, sick leave, study leave and extraordinary leave, like other employees. In addition, the bill proposes that they will be entitled to menstrual leave, maternity leave, childbirth leave and maternity care leave. The bill does not specify the conditions for menstrual leave, including how many days they could take leave when they undergo menstruation. The Nepali government's move comes at a time when the representation of women in Nepal's civil service has been growing rapidly over the past two decades. In 2007, an amendment to the Civil Service Act 1993 established a legal framework requiring 45 per cent reservation in civil service positions for underrepresented groups, with 33 per cent of the reserved positions allocated to women. The law has had a significant impact on the representation of women and other underrepresented groups in the country's civil service. According to the Nepali government's Economic Survey 2025-26, the number of female employees working in government entities across the three tiers of government and registered with the Department of Civil Personnel Records (Nijamati Kitabkhana) reached 30.0 per cent by mid-March 2026, up from around 8 per cent in 2008.
Bihar Man Dies After Flood Relief Packet Dropped From Helicopter Hits Him
The incident took place on Friday afternoon near a relief camp in Parshurampur village in Amnour police station area. The victim has been identified as Anil Kumar Singh, who was a resident of the same village.
Bihar Congress Appoints Ajay Kumar Paswan as New Media Head
The Bihar Congress has appointed Ajay Kumar Paswan as the new head of its media and publicity department, marking a significant organizational change. Bihar Congress Appoints Ajay Kumar Paswan as New Media Head
Pappu Yadav Criticizes Bihar MLC Elections Amidst Rifts Between RJD and Congress
Pappu Yadav condemns the Bihar MLC elections, alleging that criminals and mafia are being favored in the candidate selection process. Pappu Yadav Criticizes Bihar MLC Elections Amidst Rifts Between RJD and Congress
Minor Dispute Between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar to Be Resolved, Say NDA Leaders
NDA leaders downplay the conflict between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar, asserting that all issues will be resolved ahead of the Bihar MLC elections. Minor Dispute Between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar to Be Resolved, Say NDA Leaders
A mother travelling from Bihar to Bengaluru with her 2-year-old son praised Indian Railways pantry staff for preparing oats for her toddler during the long train journey. She shared how the staff quickly cooked the meal within five minutes and willingly helped her. Her Instagram post drew attention online, with users sharing similar experiences of railway staff assisting parents travelling with young children.
Aap Ki Adalat: 'Vedanta will exist for 200-300 years like the Holy Ganga', says Anil Agarwal
The world's richest 'Bihari', the head of the Vedanta Group conglomerate, billionaire Anil Agarwal revealed for the first time how he rose from being a Patna scrap dealer to join the Forbes list of billionaires.In...
Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Sunday questioned the flood relief measures in Bihar, claiming that essential facilities were missing in flood-affected areas of Chhapra and urging the Centre to provide Rs 5,000 crore in relief assistance. Speaking about the flood situation in Bihar, Yadav said he had been in Chhapra for three days and claimed that there were no generators, polythene sheets, community kitchens, medical facilities or hand pumps in the affected areas. I have been in Chhapra for three days. There are no generators, no polythene sheets, no community kitchens, no medical facilities, and no hand pumps. Pappu Yadav had to provide a hundred hand pumps. I had to provide bathroom facilities and arrange for polythene sheets and generators. We had to install more than 50 generators along the embankment, he told ANI. Questioning the response of MPs, MLAs, and the Centre, Yadav said, Where were the MPs and MLAs? The Centre is completely unaware. Drawing comparisons with flood situa...
Violence Erupts in Bihar as Three Youths Killed in Stabbing Incident
A violent clash in Saran, Bihar, results in three deaths and one serious injury, prompting police intervention to restore order. Violence Erupts in Bihar as Three Youths Killed in Stabbing Incident
Seven bodies found in flood-hit Saran
3 held, 108 passports seized in raid on consultancy firm
Two from Bihar arrested for cheating & robbing passengers in Chennai by posing as railway staff
Ensure uninterrupted power supply during Durga Puja: Govt
Biada approves land for 12 industrial units
Prepare DPR of Ram Janaki Marg within a week: Minister
Govt revises essential drug list, adds specialised drugs and medical devices
MLC polls expose fresh rifts within India Bloc
Post the 2025 assembly elections in Bihar, the relationship between the RJD and Congress is strained. The RJD's unilateral announcement of candidates for six MLC seats sparked conflict, prompting Congress to position its candidates for five seats, resulting in four direct electoral battles. The RJD argues that Congress's success hinges on its support, while Congress is determined to fortify its presence independently.
Man, nephew die as pickup van rams autorickshaw in Rohtas
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Araria Liquor Truck Accident Draws Crowd Despite Bihar Alcohol Ban
Araria (Bihar), October 3 : Araria liquor truck accident videos circulating on social media appear to show residents collecting bottles from a damaged mini-truck near Kharhat Toll Plaza, despite Bihars prohibition on alcohol. According to media reports, the Assam-registered vehicle was carrying liquor when it struck a road divider on Friday. After information about its [] The post Araria Liquor Truck Accident Draws Crowd Despite Bihar Alcohol Ban appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Gaya marks 162nd foundation day with cultural event
Two girls feared drowned in Kao river
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